Senior Lead, Environment Water Treatment

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Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development,

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Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, Environment Water Treatment, the Senior Lead, Environment Water Treatment is responsible for providing day to day senior level decision making, guidance and technical direction related to environmental and regulatory risks (provincial and federal) associated with EVR’s planned and operating treatment facilities. Current treatment technologies include Active Water Treatment Facilities (AWTFs), Saturated Rock Fill facilities (SRFs), Reverse Osmosis – High Density Sludge (RO-HDS) and Antiscalant Addition Facilities (AAFs) for calcite prevention. You will lead a team of technical professionals responsible for managing environmental risks and satisfying regulatory requirements associated with multiple planned and operating treatment facilities.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with a strong technical background, outstanding critical thinking, and complex problem-solving abilities, who can make quick decisions in day-to-day operations. We require someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can lead and mentor a team, and who has experience with conflict resolution. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to effectively prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment will also be crucial.

This is an exciting opportunity to guide a team of hardworking professionals in a growing and technically exciting field. In this role you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with regulatory agencies, Indigenous groups, and communities of interest, building and maintaining positive relationships. EVR’s water treatment technologies represent some of the most advanced water treatment technologies in the world and in this role you will have the opportunity to advance the objectives of the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia! Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed workweek, with every other Friday off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Relocation Assistance

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies  

Provide day-to-day senior level decision making, guidance and technical direction to the Water Operations team with a focus on environmental and regulatory/compliance risks, regulatory engagement, risk identification, risk management, balance of competing risks, and incident response

Provide day-to-day senior operational decision-making support through the commissioning phases of projects to manage and mitigate environmental and regulatory risks and provide leadership during incident response.

Lead the resolution of day-to-day emerging issues to manage and mitigate regulatory and environmental risks

Supervise and provide day to day mentorship, support, guidance, and development to a team of Leads, Coordinators and Technicians to increase team expertise and drive continuous improvement

Provide integrity and leadership to foster a culture of teamwork between the Environment Water Treatment, Water Operations, and Water Projects teams

Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other related field or a relevant combination of education and experience

Minimum seven years demonstrated ability providing technical leadership on regulatory and environmental issues related to water treatment or resource management

Experience supervising or leading a team is an asset

Solid technical understanding of environmental risk management practices and systems related to water quality, quantity, and aquatic receptors

Knowledge and experience with federal and provincial regulations and compliance practices related to water quality and quantity, water management, and resource development

Strong technical writing, presentation, data analysis, and reporting skills

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent 

Salary: $123,000 - 145,000 CAD/year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.